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Solar Water Purifier
Portable And Excellent To Use In Remote Locations
Solar water purifier systems can be sized to disinfect water for a community or for a single person.
Solar distillation is a proven and effective technology for water purification.
Solar powered water purifiers have no moving parts, rely solely on the sun for their power, and are built to last 20 years or more.
These water purification systems are excellent for use in remote locations, as they can be built on-site and require no electricity.
How Solar Water Purifiers Work
Solar purifiers use direct sunlight to convert contaminated water into safe drinking water. They operate without filters and require very little cleaning.
Solar powered water purifiers are all configured a bit differently, depending on the amount of water needed. But, basically, water collects in a basin or a tray or some type of container which is covered.
As the temperature of the water rises due to the heat of the sun, the water vaporizes, leaving the contaminants behind, and condenses on the under side of the glass or plastic covering.
Droplets of water slowly run down the glass (or multiple tray system), to a pure water channel which in turn delivers the clean water into a new, clean container.
For those who desire to build a solar purifier, only basic tools are required for construction and several different plans can be easily found online.
Recommended Solar Water Purifiers
Aqua Sun Water Purification Systems are portable and self-contained systems. They are perfect for providing clean and safe drinking water to remote areas, but can also provide safe drinking water in the case of an emergency or after a natural disaster.
Aqua Sun is able to purify water from most any fresh water source, including streams, creeks, lakes, rivers and even puddles. It can use simply solar energy or, if a vehicle is available, it can operate with only 12 volts of power.
The Aqua Sun system will purify up to 60 gallons of water per hour using the 12 volts of vehicle power, or up to 100 gallons of water per day with solar charged batteries.
The Augustin Watercone is another option for remote locations or simply for the average homeowner, depending on the amount of water needed. This model of a solar powered water purifier is basically a cone shaped cover which fits into a circular base and is very simple to use.
Just pour water into the base, cover with the cone, and set it in the sun. As the water evaporates, it condenses on the inner wall of the cone and goes into a separate trough.
Later, remove the cone top and pour the treated water into a bottle. This model can purify up to 1.5 liters a day using only sunshine.
Avid camping or hiking enthusiasts appreciate the SteriPEN™ Sleek Silver Traveler Water Purifier which comes with a handy solar charger. The purifier itself doesn’t utilize solar power to sanitize the water, but the solar charger that accompanies it allows for recharging simply by using the sun’s energy.
Solar water purifiers are an excellent choice for those who prefer eco-friendly methods of purifying their water or for those who will often be in remote areas without another source of power available to them.
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